Occoquan News and Events

For this week’s Community Conversations, our host ST Billingsley talked with Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson. Q: So you just recently started your term as supervisor. What kind of... Read more

Occoquan’s VFW Post 7916 was honored at the VFW Post Convention for their work in the community. According to a release, at the convention, which included 135 VFW Posts from all over Virgini... Read more

Occoquan will be hosting their ‘Lemonade Stroll’ on July 16 and 17. When life gives you lemons, head to Occoquan and try some tasty treats. The town will be hosting the annual stroll from 10... Read more

The Occoquan VFW Post 7916 is celebrating its 70th anniversary. According to a release, VFW Post 7916 will be hosting an anniversary celebration event on June 26 at 1 p.m. at 204 Mill Street... Read more

It’s almost time for the 10th annual Duck Splash race in Occoquan! The event will be held on June 18 at 12 p.m. in Occoquan, and the proceeds will benefit the Patriots for Disabled Divers an... Read more

The pedestrian footbridge in Occoquan is now open. Located at the west end of Occoquan, crossing the Occoquan River, the footbridge is now open for pedestrians to use, according to a release... Read more

The Occoquan Water Trail League is an organization that works to preserve the Occoquan River for the community. According to Nancy Howser, a member of the league, their current project is to... Read more

The annual Occoquan River Fest is happening this weekend. River Fest 2016 will be taking place on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Occoquan Regional Park at 9751 Ox Road in Lorton. The free... Read more

156 volunteers collected 4,000 pounds of trash at this year’s Occoquan River Cleanup on April 16. The volunteers joined members of the Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department,... Read more